One thing to keep those little brains engaged during the summer is to get involved in the Summer Reading Program at your local Library – Many will start registration this week and will be hosting some really cool kickoff parties and prizes for those completing their books – Here are some...

Last week of school for many, which means you’re going to need this weekly calendar more than ever!! Some fun things happening around the city this week including the big kick off of the new Dora and Diego Exhibit at the McWane Science Center! Below you will find information on how to RSVP for...

The Birmingham Museum of Art will open the doors to Bart’s ArtVenture, its new interactive gallery designed specifically for children and families on May 19. The colorful, modern space combines high tech art-making tools with hands-on creation stations to give kids and families the opportunity to begin...

We all love some fresh fruits and veggies, and Birmingham Area Farmer’s markets are heating up. If you’re looking for a market to enjoy this Saturday, look no further! Our friends over at My Green Birmingham have compiled and shared this great list of local markets and they’re letting...

May is Busy! Like Crazy Busy.. Moms with school age children tried to warn me, but I wasn’t listening. I forgot to feed my children lunch the other day and feel like a personal ATM – How do you manage to stay organized during the last few weeks of the school year? Any tips to share?  

Summer is coming and while it’s great to have a little break from full days of scheduled learning, preventing the Summer Slide is something all parents need to think about. The education slide is well-documented by numerous studies, which were synthesized in the 1990s by Harris Cooper, then a professor...

Summer is here and we’re kicking it off with a giveaway, thanks to our friends at The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta, GA. If you’re looking for an excuse for a day trip or a little weekend getaway, this giveaway is for you! For over 125 years, they’ve been putting their secret formula...

Get a sitter but don’t tell the kids where you’re going, they’ll never let you out of the house! The Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board will hold its 2nd annual spring event, Tails in the Trails, on May 17th from 5:30 to 9pm in Trails of Africa. Guests can enjoy live music, food, cocktails...

We hope you are enjoying your Mother’s Day and spending some quality time with your family! We’ve got a pretty busy week in the Magic City! Tails in the Trails will be going on at the Birmingham Zoo, we’ve got our big movie event this Friday with Brookwood Medical Center. If you weren’t...

From bumps and bruises to fever’s and flu’s, a Mother’s work is never done. We all want our little ones to be happy and healthy and that alone is a full time job. Whether you stay at home, work outside or inside the home,  the hours are long and the nights are often sleepless. We hope...